The appellants challenged an ex parte production order requiring disclosure of journalist-source communications used in published reporting about alleged terrorism offences.
The Court held the governing framework for production orders against media remains applicable, with refinements to notice analysis, balancing factors, and review methodology.
The Court rejected a presumptive notice rule and confirmed that authorizing judges retain discretion to require notice based on circumstances.
On the record, the statutory preconditions were met and the balancing of investigative interests against media newsgathering interests supported issuance of the order.
The appeal was dismissed.
